Job Description
The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Research Vivarium Husbandry for a prominent client of ours. This position is located at Stilwell, KS. Details for the position are as follows:
Title: Research Vivarium Husbandry
Location: Stilwell, KS
Duration: 6 months (With Possible Extension/Hire)
Pay : $19.00/ hours
Job Details:
The Vivarium Support Technician is responsible for supporting daily vivarium operations by maintaining clean, sanitized, and organized animal housing and laboratory areas. This role assists with cage washing, animal housing preparation, husbandry support, equipment maintenance, and the preparation and distribution of supplies needed for laboratory studies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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Title: Research Vivarium Husbandry
Location: Stilwell, KS
Duration: 6 months (With Possible Extension/Hire)
Pay : $19.00/ hours
Job Details:
The Vivarium Support Technician is responsible for supporting daily vivarium operations by maintaining clean, sanitized, and organized animal housing and laboratory areas. This role assists with cage washing, animal housing preparation, husbandry support, equipment maintenance, and the preparation and distribution of supplies needed for laboratory studies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Clean and sanitize animal cages, racks, liners, and other environmental items used in animal housing.
- Perform routine maintenance checks on automated cage-washing equipment and report equipment malfunctions or repair needs to the appropriate personnel.
- Prepare animal housing areas for incoming animals and assist with animal receiving as needed.
- Sanitize floors, walls, and other surfaces in cage-washing areas, animal rooms, and other laboratory spaces.
- Maintain clean, safe, and organized cage-washing and storage areas.
- Perform routine animal care support activities, including changing liners and sanitizing animal room surfaces.
- Receive, store, organize, and distribute animal husbandry supplies.
- Prepare edible and durable environmental enrichment materials for laboratory animals.
- Perform limited equipment troubleshooting and calibration as appropriate for the assigned area.
- Operate basic laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance as needed.
- Prepare study-related and animal colony supplies to support ongoing research activities.
- Follow established written procedures, safety guidelines, and sanitation requirements.
- High school diploma or GED preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- No prior experience required; willingness to learn and follow established procedures is essential.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make timely decisions and communicate them effectively.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a laboratory or vivarium environment.
- Ability to follow written instructions, meet deadlines, and work within specific time constraints.
- Flexibility to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, or additional shifts as needed.
- Willingness to work around laboratory animals, rodent allergens, cleaning agents, and other potential workplace hazards.
- Ability to repeatedly lift and handle up to 50 pounds and push wheeled carts weighing up to 800 pounds.
- Ability to stand for approximately eight hours per day and perform repetitive cleaning, mopping, sweeping, and sanitation tasks.
- Ability to reach and handle materials stored on shelves approximately 1.5 to 6.5 feet above the floor.
- Ability to work in confined spaces, as narrow as two feet, when required.
- Ability to work in wet, humid, hot, and moderately to highly noisy environments.
- Ability to wear a respirator and other required personal protective equipment.
- Ability to safely handle cleaning agents, caustic chemicals, and materials associated with animal care operations.
- May be exposed to rodent dander, animal allergens, zoonotic diseases, and other biological hazards.
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Numbers & Facts
| Location | Stilwell, KS |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Company Size | 500 to 999 employees |
| Website | https://www.thefountaingroup.com/ |
About Company
The Fountain Group provides Contingent Labor, Statement-of-Work, and Contingent-to-Permanent resources to clients with an internal/external Contingent Labor Managed Service Program or Clients without a program. The Fountain Group is committed to the belief that we all share in the responsibility to conduct our businesses in a socially and environmentally responsible manner. We base this on the premise that a company is much more than the products it offers. The effect a company has on the environment, the people and the communities it serves reflects the company’s dedication to being not only a good business, but to being a good corporate citizen. The Fountain Group believes the key to servicing a client is to identify the client demand precisely. Therefore, The Fountain Group focused its efforts on building and developing a process, which can identify an exact match for our client’s needs. Our process utilizes modern technology combined with 30+ years of Talent Acquisition experience to deliver Precision resources. Financial strength is prominent among The Fountain Group’s corporate values. The future of our business will be built on the innovation, compassion, outstanding services and technology, but a solid financial foundation is required to carry us forward to meet our business goal and support our long term vision.
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